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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 484.79 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 484.79 and 296.46 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 484.79 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/484.79 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 484.79 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 143,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,719.36/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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